50th All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022 started in Imphal

The 50th edition of All Manipur Shumang Leela Festival 2021-2022 has been started at Iboyaima Shumang Leela Shanglen in Imphal, Manipur. The inaugural function was attended by Manipur Governor, La Ganesan and CM N. Biren Singh.

Shumang Leela:

It is a traditional form of theatre in Manipur. The roles of female artists are all played by male actors and male characters are played by female artists in case of female theatre groups.